The crucial play call was delivered with special instructions.

Trailing Michigan State in overtime on Saturday, Gophers offensive coordinator Greg Harbaugh told quarterback Drake Lindsey over the headset to run “24 blast” on third and goal from the 3-yard line.

As the play clock ticked down, Harbaugh added: “Keep it.”

That phrase turned a planned running play into a fake handoff to the tailback and a naked bootleg from a QB not known for being fleet of foot. Gutsy.

Lindsey needed to stiff arm a tackler and every single inch to reach the pylon, as well as a replay review to uphold it, in order to score the game-winning touchdown in a 23-20 overtime win at Huntington Bank Stadium.

When Lindsey heard the game was being put on his shoulders — er, feet — the redshirt freshman said: “It gav

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